BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INFORMATION FORM

Name of Board/Commission

Piedmont Triad Airport Authority

Date 07/13/2017

Authority for Creation

The Greensboro-High Point Authority was duly created under and pursuant to Chapter 98 of the 1941 Public-Local Laws of North Carolina. Effective January 1, 1988, the name of the Regional Airport Authority was changed to Piedmont Triad Airport Authority as a result of legislation.

Purpose/Function

The Authority owns, maintains, and operates the Piedmont Triad Airport, and as such owns all real and personal property, acquires and sells land, makes contracts and leases, and makes all rules and regulations for the use, operation, and control of the airport. The Authority may incur debt and generally has all the rights and powers given to counties and municipalities by the State of North Carolina relating to municipal airports.

Method of Appointment

The Authority shall consist of seven members. Two shall be resident voters of the City of High Point-one appointed by the City Council, and the other appointed by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. Two shall be resident voters of the City of Greensboro-one appointed by the City Council, and the other appointed by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. One shall be a resident voter of the City of Winston-Salem and appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the Mayor Pro Tempore. One shall be from Guilford County at large and appointed by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. One shall be from Forsyth County at large and appointed by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Number of Members

Seven

Terms of Office

Staggered three year terms

Meeting Date and Time

Fourth Tuesday of each month - 2:00 p.m.

Chief Staff Person
Kimberly Hodges

Title
Executive Assistant

Telephone Number
336-665-5669

Current Membership - Piedmont Triad Airport Authority

Name

Race/Gender

Term

Expiration

City Council Appointment

Mayor J. Allen Joines

WM

N/A

06/20

Guilford County Appointments

Linda O. Shaw

WF

N/A

Holdover

Stephen D. Showfety, Chairman

WM

N/A

03/19

James (Jim) T. White

BM

N/A

Holdover

Greensboro City Council Appointment

Paul K. Mengert

WM

N/A

04/18

High Point City Council Appointment

Don Webb

WM

N/A

04/18

Forsyth County Appointment

Graham F. Bennett, Vice Chairman

WM

N/A

04/20

Special Notes:

1* = Serving more than 50% of an unexpired term (more than one year & seven months of the term has been served).

0* = Serving less than 50% of an unexpired term (less than one year & six months of the term has been served).

Holdover = in the process of being reappointed

7/13

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